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aligear

Hey there, I'm a Control Systems engineer, so I studied PLC's. Just a question: I just graduated and I'm wondering if I should focus on PLC's or not as a career choice. And thanks!

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Fernando B πŸš€

Hi, I wouldn't focus on PLC's necessarily that's just a tool to accomplish a task. Focus on which field you want to work, and make a difference. Do you have a field in mind?

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aligear

Well I'm interested in autonomus systems since my studies were focused on control theory and instrumentation (I don't know if it's the correct translasion since I studied in French).

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Fernando B πŸš€

Have you finished your thesis I would love to read it if you have a link? Unfortunately everything I learned was though training and self-development. I've been lucky to have work for great companies. After my naval service, I should have went to college but I just didn't have the time with family and all that.

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aligear

Yes I did finish my thesis, my work consisted of an autonomous mobile manipulator, with a Kinect 2, it’s in french, I can send it to you, PM me.
Thanks for the feedback !